The Statistics Division
- within the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta:
- offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Statistics and Probability;
- provides a centre for discussion of research problems and methodological advances in statistics and probability;
- serves as a training facility for graduate students in applied statistics, through the provision of a courtesy consulting service, funded by the department, for members of the University community;
- provides statistical advice to faculty and graduate student researchers throughout the University and generates collaborative research with them;
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provides statistical consulting for external clients in business, government and industry.
- Statistics faculty engage in consulting projects associated with collaborative, publishable research; as well individual members may provide consulting on a fee-for-service basis. For further information contact the Division Head of the Statistics Division.
- The Training Consulting Centre offers a courtesy consulting service to faculty and graduate students in other disciplines and to other members of the university community, and also serves as a training ground for our graduate students.
- History of the Statistics Division and its predecessor, the Statistical Consulting Service
News
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[8/30/2019] University of Alberta, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Position ID: UofA-ASSTPROFSTATS [#14313]
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Statistics
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G1, Canada [map]
Subject Area: Statistics
Application Deadline: 2019/10/31 (posted 2019/08/23, updated 2019/08/22, listed until 2019/12/25)
Position Description: Apply
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Statistics. An appointment at a higher level may be possible for exceptional candidates. The Departments offers an excellent research environment with a normal teaching load of 2.5 courses per year. The successful candidate will establish his/her own research program, supervise graduate students, and teach Statistics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Applicants are expected to have a PhD (or international equivalent) degree, demonstrated accomplishments and outstanding promise in research in an area of Statistical Sciences, as well as a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Research interests that align with those of the current faculty are an asset. All applications should be submitted through MathJobs portal (www.mathjobs.org/jobs) and they should include curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching profile outlining experience and interests, and at least three confidential letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2019, however the competition will remain open until filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. All applications are to be submitted through Mathjobs (www.mathjobs.org/jobs). Any questions regarding this position should be sent to vtoth@ualberta.ca
The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathematics/Statistics departments in Canada and has strong connections with other scientific institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). The successful candidate will join a dynamic growing group of young faculty in generational renewal. For more information about the Department and its Statistics Division, see www.mathstats.ualberta.ca and www.stat.ualberta.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application (within your cover letter). If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application (within the cover letter).
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Publication List
Three Reference Letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
www.math.ualberta.ca
Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
632 Central Academic Building
University of Alberta Campus
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6G 2G1